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Job Description:

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:
Manage strategy and embed new culture across the site.
Contribute to develop Best-in-class organization, by internal/external communications providing right contents on right time to right people in right ways

Ensure employees of organisations are kept informed and motivated through several channels, such as intranet, email bulletins, social media, regular newsletters and townhall meeting.

Establish strong presence of Hikari plant to contribute site business strategy
Work closely with SLTs, establish organisational messages and keep staff informed for capability developments.
Cultivate proactive communication skills and systems to develop, support, and promote goals in GMS (Global Manufacturing & Supply) -Japan
Formulate their organization's internal response to crisis PR situations.


ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Fulfill the site with highly motivated employees in all levels of employee.

Create and execute an effective GMS and GQ (Global Quality) communications strategy to engage stakeholders and develop Takeda's reputation Within the Japan Region to inform, engage and inspire local employees / within GMS/GQ community / Across the wider Takeda organization providing visibility on the contributions of the Japanese plants to Takeda's strategy, goals and priorities / Externally, based on key events in Hikari to enhance our reputation with partners, potential employees, and other stakeholders.

Act as a spokesperson.
Establish and run a network of site communicators in Hikari, Japan and GMSGQ globally.
Develop capabilities of the GMS and GQ communicators in Hikari.
Engage in various projects to ensure successful outcome through proactive and detail oriented communication planning and execution in Hikari.

Establish and maintain tools, channels and processes to ensure effective communications cascade and aligned localization of global campaigns, initiatives and projects on site level.

Support global and regional media / initiatives in line with GMS strategy.
Build strong relationship with all communicators in Japan (R&D, Japan Pharma Business Unit, and Corporate Communication) to realize the best-in-class organization


DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS :

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise:
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of communications including executive, internal and external communications, crisis management, and public relations etc.
Demonstrated experience in creating strategic communication plans.
Fluent business level Japanese/English capability,writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
Experience in pharmaceutical industry to explain key activities in the value chains
Strong learning and adaptable skills in digital technology


Leadership:
Direct / indirect influence on Leadrship Teams to guide effective communication
Direct / indirect influence on Leadership Team to build effective communication capability.
Influence on the global team for GMS-Japan to be presented/exposed in a good and timely manner
Drive reputation improvement for Hikari plant & GMS-Japan internally and externally.
Enhancement of speak-up culture through establishing the safe communication environment.


Decision-making and Autonomy:
Communication strategy for Hikari plant
Facilitating or cordinating senior level decision making in relation to communication.
Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others.

Ability to draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.

Interaction:
Hikari Site Leadership Team,
Teams, Projects and Employees in Hikari
Other Business Units Communication community
Global GMSGQ and Japan Communication team
Media / External stakeholders (as needed)
External artwork vendors (as needed)


Innovation:
Knowledge on latest communication tools / digital technology
Basic knowledge and undersanding on scientific technology and supply chain
Ability to select the best technology to support communication strategy


Complexity:
Matrix of the stakeholders relationships and communication flow / handle multi-culture
Invisible / uncountable and difficult to quantify outputs / effects
Indirect influence (via communication tools / media).

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS :
Bachelor degree in the related fields (eg. Communication, MBA)
Extensive relevant communication role experience (4R) in large complex organisation(s) with multiple stakeholders (including matrix relationships). Ideally previous industry related experience, international company experience, multi-cultural environment.
Minimum of 5 years communication or equivalent experience
Demonstrated solid ethics and integrity
Fluent business level Japanese/English capability, writing and verbal communication skills
Skills for communication with media
Strong presentation and facilitation skill
Business acumen and commercial awareness
Openness and flexibility to deal with and communicate change effectively
Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively
Manufacturing and / or QAQC knowledge and experience are preferable
Experience working in customer relations is preferable
Experience in GMP workplace is preferable

Preferred to have experience in managing team with applicable EHS perspectives such as waste, waste water, exhaust gas, noise, GHG reduction, health, and safety.

(5 years for department head and 3 years for Group Managers)
Preferred to have experience in ISO 14001/45001 management system to carry out continuous improvement of site.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position offers an experienced individual a significant opportunity to establish best practices of communications in globalized company.
Some international travel will be required

This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:
Allowances Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.
Salary Increase Annually, Bonus Payment Twice a year
Working Hours Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo , Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi , (Narita , Research Site (Kanagawa
Holidays Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)

Paid Leaves Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.

Flexible Work Styles Flextime, Telework
Benefits Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.


Important Notice concerning working conditions:
It is possible the job scope may change at the company's discretion.
It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company's discretion.


Locations:
Hikari, Japan


Worker Type:
Employee


Worker Sub-Type:
Regular


Time Type:
Full time
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